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Were you injured on a Norwegian cruise ship? Do you need to hire a Norwegian Cruise Line Accident Lawyer? If so, our firm can help. It’s unfortunate, but accidents and injuries happen every day on Norwegian Cruise Ships.
Our office receives calls and emails on a weekly basis from passengers who have been seriously hurt on their Norwegian cruise vacation and need to speak with an experienced attorney about their legal options.
If you’ve suffered a personal injury while sailing with Royal Caribbean and believe that your injury was sustained due to the negligence of the crew, the cruise line or even a fellow passenger, you may have a potential injury claim and can sue the Royal Caribbean Group. Get your free case review today.
Is Norwegian liable for Your Injuries?
You May be Able to Sue Norwegian and Be Compensated For:
Your hospital and doctor bills
Lost pay and wages
Pain and suffering
Loss of future earnings
Long-term or lifelong disability
Other bills related to your injury and recuperation
Call today for a free injury claim assessment at 1-305-271-8282.
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Were you injured on a Norwegian cruise ship?
Norwegian Cruise Line is one of the largest cruise operators in the world, carrying more than 3.5 million passengers a year across a fleet of more than 20 ships. With that many people at sea — on wet pool decks, in ship medical centers, on tender boats and on shore excursions — accidents and serious injuries are inevitable.
Were you hurt while on a Norwegian cruise vacation? Did you slip by the pool? Were you hurt in your cabin? Did you suffer an injury while on a Norwegian tender boat or an excursion planned by the cruise line?
If you were hurt on a Norwegian cruise, the cruise line may be liable for your injuries. We understand that it’s not easy to determine exactly how the accident happened or who was at fault for your injury. Our attorneys offer free and confidential injury claim reviews to help you make the best decision about what to do after an injury has occurred.
What happens after a Norwegian cruise ship accident?
Many passengers don’t even realize that the cruise line might be liable for injuries sustained while on the cruise. They may also not realize what legal rights they have and what to do if injured.
You may also not know that by filing a claim (assuming it can be proven the cruise line or its employees were negligent in their actions or policies) you may be able to get a settlement or verdict against Norwegian Cruise Line that will help pay for medical bills, missed time at work and other compensatory and punitive damages.
If you believe you have a claim against Norwegian Cruise Line – or even if you’re unsure about your options – you should speak with an attorney.
Quite frankly, most people don’t know what to do if they’ve been involved in an accident. At first, most people focus their attention on getting proper medical treatment and going through rehab and recovery for their injuries. And you should.
It’s generally only when the medical bills start to pile up that passengers think about filing an injury claim or begin to seek the help of an attorney. This is when it’s time to contact a lawyer. We can help you file a claim (or take over if you’ve been frustrated with the process of filing an injury claim against Norwegian yourself).
How much is a Norwegian injury lawsuit worth?
This is an important question asked by cruise ship accident victims. “If I sue Norwegian, how much money can I get?”
The simple answer is – it depends. Each and every cruise accident or injury is different. And, until an attorney knows the details of your specific case and begins to investigate your claims, there is no easy answer.
Our experienced attorneys will help you navigate the injury claim and lawsuit, any settlement negotiations that occur and will advise you on your chances of success in the courtroom for an injury verdict if a settlement offer is not desirable to you. Cruise ship injury settlement amounts can range from just a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars or even millions of dollars depending on the severity of your injuries and the factors involved with your case.
Our lawyers are absolutely determined to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Over the past 35 years, we’ve achieved numerous, positive settlements and verdicts after cruise ship accidents for the benefit our clients, including:
- $2 million medical negligence claims against Norwegian Cruise Line for improperly treating a passenger after a heart attack.
- $225,000 for a 58 year old woman who fractured her ankle after falling due to wet stairs.
- $550,000 settlement for a below knee amputation that was the result of alleged negligent medical care aboard the cruise ship.
- $1.2 million in recovery after a fall from a poorly maintained stairway.
Confused about your legal rights after a Norwegian accident?
Most Norwegian accident victims are confused about what their rights are – and how to pursue legal action against the cruise line. Was it a simple accident or was the cruise line at fault? What were the circumstances of the accident?
Our experienced Norwegian attorneys can help you determine who was at fault, if the cruise line or its employees were negligent in their actions and if that negligence led to your injuries.
You also get answers to common questions including do I have a case against Norwegian, do I really need a lawyer, how much will it cost to file a lawsuit against Norwegian and what is my case worth?
Call Waks and Barnett, P.A. at 1-305-271-8282 for a free consultation. We can help with the frustration and confusion you and your family may be experiencing.
How do I file an injury claim against Norwegian Cruise Line?
Going up against a big cruise line like the Norwegian by yourself may not end the way you want.
All personal injury cases are complex, but those involving the cruise lines and maritime laws can be even more complex. It’s why there are only a handful of attorneys and law firms that handle cruise ship injury cases.
While some people will try to file an injury claim directly with Norwegian , the best way to protect your rights is with help from an experienced cruise injury law firm.
If your goal is to file an injury claim against Norwegian, you must read and abide by the terms and conditions laid out in the Ticket Contract that you signed and accepted prior to boarding the cruise ship.
Our attorneys can help you understand whether you have grounds for a claim, where to file the claim (what city and which court), and how best to negotiate a settlement with a cruise line or insurance company – or whether to go to trial.
Where do I file an injury claim against Norwegian Cruise Line?
The Norwegian Cruise Ticket Contract is important as it outlines where injury claims must be filed (the proper court of law and location of the court / forum selection clause) – and the time frame in which the claims must be brought. The corporate headquarters for Norwegian Cruise Line is located at 7665 Corporate Center drive, Miami, Florida 33126.
Injury claims against Norwegian must be filed in Florida’s Miami-Dade County, specifically in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. You have just 185 calendar days from the date of the incident to file a claim and (1) one year to file a lawsuit from the incident date.
Ticket contracts from the cruise lines are notoriously difficult to understand. Even attorneys can struggle with the language, terms and conditions of cruise line ticket contracts if they are not experienced with cruise ship injury law and the particulars of maritime law. Remember – the cruise lines will make it as difficult as possible for passengers to file injury lawsuits against them. It’s why hiring experienced cruise ship injury lawyers is so important to the success of your case.
You can read the Norwegian Ticket Contract here. The opening statements of the ticket contract are below:
IMPORTANT NOTICE: GUESTS ARE ADVISED TO CAREFULLY READ ALL OF THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE GUEST TICKET CONTRACT SET FORTH BELOW WHICH AFFECT YOUR
LEGAL RIGHTS AND ARE BINDING. THE GUEST’S ATTENTION IS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO
SECTION 6 (LIMITATIONS ON DAMAGES AND DISCLAIMERS OF LIABILITY), SECTION 11 (TIME
LIMITATIONS OF ACTIONS AND WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION RIGHT), SECTION 15 (VENUE AND
GOVERNING LAW) AND SECTION 16 (SUITS OTHER THAN FOR INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH).
THESE SECTIONS AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOUR ABILITY TO SUE FOR DAMAGES.
A SUMMARY OF THESE TERMS IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AT THE END OF THIS
GUEST TICKET CONTRACT.
EMBARKING ON YOUR CRUISE SHALL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO ALL OF THESE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
The United States Supreme Court has previously upheld the limitation of forum clauses printed with or on the back of passenger tickets in Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shute. This court decision affects all cruise lines including Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings LTD.
This concept of Venue Selection that is dictated by Norwegian can be confusing to passengers who are attempting to sue the cruise line? If you live in Texas, and your Caribbean cruise to Mexico departed from Tampa, Florida – why does a law suit have to filed in Miami-Dade County in Florida? The simple answer is that Norwegian is headquartered there, they chose a local venue – and you agreed to it when you signed the Ticket Contract before boarding. Importantly, in many cases, you would not have to travel to Florida during the lawsuit. Our attorneys can work with you virtually, over the phone, by email and by regular mail. If you would be required to travel to Florida for any reason, our attorneys would advise as to why.
Norwegian passengers from around the world leave from dozens of ports across the United States and many other countries – not just from Florida. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings LTD also operates two other cruise lines as wholly owned subsidiary brands – Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
What are the Statute of Limitations when filing a lawsuit against Norwegian?
Norwegian ‘s ticket contract also tells when injury claims and lawsuit need to be filed. Abiding by these dates are important and missing them could very well impact your ability to sue the cruise line. Courts have continually upheld this statute of limitations against Norwegian and other cruise lines and have dismissed injury claim cases leaving injured passengers without an ability to sue for damages even if the cruise line was at fault.
Norwegian must receive notice of injury claims within 185 days of the injury occurring and lawsuits must be filed within (1) one year.
11. Time Limitations of Actions; Waiver of Class Action Right:
(a) SUITS FOR INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH: THE GUEST AGREES THAT NO SUIT, WHETHER
BROUGHT IN REM OR IN PERSONAM, SHALL BE MAINTAINED AGAINST THE CARRIER FOR
EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH OF GUEST UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE
OF THE CLAIM, INCLUDING A COMPLETE FACTUAL ACCOUNT OF THE BASIS OF SUCH CLAIM, IS
DELIVERED TO THE CARRIER VIA EMAIL TO nclguestclaims@ncl.com or VIA MAIL TO 7665
Corporate Center Drive, Miami, Florida 33126, ATTN: CLAIMS DEPARTMENT, WITHIN 185 CALENDAR
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT GIVING RISE TO SUCH INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH;
AND NO SUIT SHALL BE MAINTAINABLE UNLESS COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE
DAY OF THE INCIDENT GIVING RISE TO SUCH INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH,
Again, experienced Norwegian accident lawyers will be fully aware of these requirements and can help you collect the information needed to file a lawsuit. However, it’s imperative that cruise ship accident victims don’t wait to speak with an attorney if they believe the cruise line was responsible for their injuries.
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Immediate Help for All Cruise Ship Injuries
Slip, Trip & Fall Accidents
Slipping and falling on wet floors or wet decks are the #1 reason for severe injuries.
Medical Malpractice
Doctors and medical staff on cruise ships can make critical mistakes and can be held accountable.
Sexual Assault and Rape
The cruise industry’s dirty secret – sexual assault on cruises is more common than people know.
Excursion Accidents
The cruise lines can be found liable for injuries that happen on shore excursions.
Tender Boat Accidents
Leaving the cruise ship? Getting on and off unsteady shuttle boats can lead to severe injuries.
Gangway Accidents
Injuries can be suffered when passengers embark or disembark from cruise ship gangways.
Drowning Accidents
These tragic incidents can happen in ship pools, ocean excursions, or private island beaches.
Passengers Overboard
Passengers and crew going overboard attract headlines, but can indicate negligence actions from the cruise line.
Wrongful Death
Cruise lines may be responsible in wrongful death claims.
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Hurt? The cruise lines are not your friend
You Won't Have Long to File an Injury Claim
If your goal is to file an injury claim against Norwegian Cruise Line, you must read and abide by the terms and conditions laid out in their Ticket Contract – and act quickly.
You’ll have:
– Just 185 calendar days from the date of the incident to file a claim
– (1) one year to file a lawsuit
– Lawsuit must be filed in Miami, Florida
Call today for a free injury claim assessment at 1-305-271-8282.
What can you expect from our Norwegian cruise injury law firm?
If you’ve been injured on a Norwegian vacation — or any other cruise, you want someone to fight for you against the cruise line attorneys, the insurance companies and other parties.
That is what we do for you – that is what you can expect from our firm and our attorneys. And while we can not guarantee results in the courtroom – no attorney can – we do guarantee that we will work diligently to achieve the best possible result for you.
We will thoroughly review your potential case, investigate the facts surrounding your accident and create a plan of action for pursuing compensation for your injuries.
If you choose to have us represent you, we’ll send a retainer package. From there, we’ll represent you and work toward resolution, either through a settlement with the cruise line or through a decision made by the court.
Remember, there is no fee charged to you for our services. We work on a ‘contingency fee‘ basis which means there is no charge for our services unless you receive compensation from the cruise line.
Our clients need help! It’s why they turn to us investigate their injury claims and file lawsuits on their behalf against the cruise lines for slip and fall accidents, swimming pool accidents, cases of medical negligence, rape and sexual assault and crew member injury claims.
If you or your family have questions about a cruise injury, accident or medical issue, please call us at this number, 1-305-271-8282.
Help for Norwegian accident victims on all ships
In over 35 years of representing injured Norwegian passengers, we’ve seen accidents and injuries occur on just about every ship in the Norwegian fleet. The average boat carries thousands of passengers and crewmembers on each voyage – and personal injury due to negligence, medical mistakes, sexual assaults and passenger deaths are more common than most passengers would believe. Regardless of which boat you sailed on and which port it sailed from or returned to in the United States or around the world, our attorneys can help.
- Norwegian Aura
- Norwegian Aqua
- Norwegian Bliss
- Norwegian Breakaway
- Norwegian Dawn
- Norwegian Encore
- Norwegian Epic
- Norwegian Escape
- Norwegian Gem
- Norwegian Getaway
- Norwegian Jade
- Norwegian Jewel
- Norwegian Joy
- Norwegian Luna
- Norwegian Pearl
- Norwegian Prima
- Norwegian Spirit
- Norwegian Star
- Norwegian Sun
- Norwegian Viva
- Pride of America
Decades of Experience
Waks and Barnett, P.A. have over 70 years of combined maritime law and cruise ship injury claim experience, bringing proven success to each and every lawsuit we manage.
Complete Representation
From the first phone call until the case is complete, you can expect our lawyers and support staff will be working hard to get you the financial compensation you deserve.
Proven Success for Clients
We know that hurt passengers want to hire cruise ship injury lawyers who win. For more than 35 years, we’ve fought hard, recovering over $100 million dollars on behalf our clients.
Sue for slip and fall accidents on a Norwegian cruise ship
Norwegian is obligated to keep areas of the boat free from hazards and alert passengers as well as employees about dangerous conditions. When the cruise line or its crew members fail to perform their duties to passengers correctly, the responsibility of the slip and fall injury may fall on the cruise line operating the ship.
Slipping, tripping and falling is the most common reason for passengers inquiries to our law firm. These types of accidents lead to broken arms and legs, broken hips, cracked ribs, concussions, lacerations and internal injuries. While some accident victims sustain minor injuries, the pain, inconvenience and associated medical bills can still be substantial. And certainly, passengers suffer from more severe injuries that may impact their quality of life.
Passengers want to know if the accident is their fault – or is the fault due to negligence? Was Norwegian responsible for your injuries?
The details of your accident are very important and will help determine who was at fault and what a potential financial compensation from the cruise line could be.
Our firm has been able to recover substantial amounts for our clients who were hurt in slip and fall accidents while traveling with Norwegian and other cruise lines, including:
- $210,000 for 47 year old man who broke his ankle from fall on wet deck.
- $212,500 for 39 year old woman who tore ligaments in her knee from fall on wet deck.
- $5,500,000 for 14 year old boy who suffered a head injury in a fall on a stairway.
- $192,500 for a 74 year old woman who suffered a broken wrist from a slip and fall injury caused by a wet deck.
Medical negligence and misdiagnosis by Norwegian doctors
We’ve represented many Norwegian passengers who were victims of medical malpractice, misdiagnosis and negligence by the cruise ship’s doctors, nurses and medical staff. When Norwegian doctors make mistakes, they and the cruise line can be held accountable and a financial recovery can be made.
Injuries caused by medical negligence – or made worse by – are often complex and difficult to prove without the help of an attorney.
It’s why experience matters greatly in these types of cases. Our cruise ship medical negligence lawyers understand how the cruise lines operate and how to best move a potential medical malpractice case forward, from initial claims to eventual settlement.
Hurt on a Norwegian shore excursion or tour?
Yes — Norwegian can have a responsibility for the safety and well-being of their passengers — even once they’ve been let out in Alaska, Mexico or a Caribbean Island.
However, the cruise lines are known to not accept blame for personal injuries that happened to their passengers who were hurt on an excursion.
Their reasoning? It wasn’t their fault the tour operator didn’t do something correctly, didn’t follow a rule or was operating a faulty vehicle. Their goal is to shift blame and limit the claims and lawsuits filed against the cruise line so that they don’t have to pay for bodily injury, doctor’s bills, missed time at work, pain and suffering, future medical bills, loss of life or other things that limit your ability to live life as you did before the cruise. Yet, Norwegian actively promotes dozens and dozens of tours around the world.
Were you hurt in a tour bus accident? Injured while parasailing? Suffer from injuries during a diving excursion or while horseback riding? Contact our Norwegian excursion lawyers today.
Accident on Norwegian's private island, Great Stirrup Cay?
Like many other cruise lines, Norwegian has a private island that is a destination stop in the Bahamas. Great Stirrup Cay is a 270 acre island located in the Berry Islands.
Guest have access to many amenities including Great Tides Waterpark, The Great Life Lagoon, the Vibe Shore Club for adults only and various beaches and dining options. With so many guests visiting each year, injuries and accidents are a relatively common occurrence.
If you were injured while on Great Stirrup Cap, Norwegian Cruise Line may be responsible.
Norwegian tender accident lawyers
Tender vessels are much smaller than the cruise ship and with the movement of the ocean, the tender can bang up against the cruise ship causing injuries to occur. The same thing can happen as the tender navigates around other boats in a busy port or attempts to dock. The experience of the crew piloting the tender can also play a role in the safety of the passengers. If you were involved in an accident while aboard a cruise ship tender, please contact us to talk about your injury. Our phone number is 1-305-271-8282.
Norwegian sexual assault and rape lawyers
If you were a victim of a sex crime while on a Norwegian cruise, we’d like to hear your story. Our attorneys will speak with you confidentially and will work to help you build a successful case against the person who abused you as well as the cruise line.
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File an injury claim against Norwegian Cruise Line
Working with Norwegian to file an injury claim can be a complicated and frustrating process, especially when you try to do it alone. The best results generally come when an injured passenger hires a lawyer to help with their case. Because we’ve been handling cruise injury cases for so long, we know exactly which steps to take in order to properly and efficiently handle your claim. Our deep understanding of the law, the courts and the cruise lines means better results for you. We will thoroughly review your potential case, investigate the facts surrounding your accident and create a plan of action for pursuing the appropriate compensation for your injuries.
Our Experience Benefits You
Cruise injury law is a specialty within maritime and admiralty law – and is an area of the law that most attorneys are not familiar with. Our attorneys have over 70+ years of combined experience successfully representing hundreds of injured Norwegian cruise ship passengers from around the world.
We know:
- The Miami and Florida court systems
- The litigation tactics of the cruise lines
- The special requirements and limitations of maritime law
- How to deal with insurance companies
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